Herma

Q: What is the origin of Herma?

Herma is of German origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Herma?

According to the latest SSA data, Herma is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Herma a girl name?

Herma is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Army Man"

Often linked to Herman and Germanic elements, it appears as a shortened or regional feminine form.

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Popularity History of Herma

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Herma did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Herma Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Herma.

7 ideas

hery

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herm

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erma

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rmay

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hermaie

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hermay

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hermao

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Baby Name Lists That Include Herma

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Herma mean?

Herma means "Army Man". Often linked to Herman and Germanic elements, it appears as a shortened or regional feminine form.

What is the origin of Herma?

Herma is of German origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Herma?

According to the latest SSA data, Herma is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Herma a girl name?

Herma is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Herma?

Popular nicknames for Herma include hery, herm, erma, rmay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Herma?

There are many names similar to Herma in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Greek

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withH

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alois Aloys Alter Anzel Almin

Sisters

Annamarie Annelise Anneliese Analiese Annalie

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